- Est. Median Value
- $592K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 6.1°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Totara Valley
Is Totara Valley a good place to live?
Totara Valley is home to roughly 1,428 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Totara Valley scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Totara Valley has 5 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $592K, and weekly rent typically sits around $330.
Lifestyle: Totara Valley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Totara Valley is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety61
- Amenities10
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space19
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $592K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Median HH Income
- $84K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Totara Valley
Schools in zone for Totara Valley
Children living in Totara Valley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Pleasant Point Primary School
Full Primary · roll 232 · decile 8
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 6
Opihi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 282 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Totara Valley. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Explore Totara Valley
Things to do(1)
Hanging Rock - climbing crag
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Totara Valley Weather
Current conditions: 6.1°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.78 | 11.78 | 2.03 | 10.84 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.78 | 11.13 | 1.43 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.02 | 8.78 | 2.64 | 8.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.77 | 7.38 | 2.56 | 7.64 |
| 🍂 May | 13.48 | 4.54 | 1.88 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.5 | 2.45 | 1.87 | 5.46 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.58 | 1.39 | 3.37 | 6.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.07 | 0.97 | 1.16 | 8.14 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.91 | 4.3 | 2.57 | 8.84 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.97 | 5.62 | 3.6 | 9.78 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.62 | 7.94 | 1.94 | 10.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 10.85 | 2.3 | 9.74 |
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